A Country Christmas

One-of-kind shopping, festive holiday decor and unmistakable country twang flavor this 6 day Christmas getaway to North Carolina and Tennessee. See the Great Smoky Mountain National Park's wild beauty and the refined elegance of the Biltmore estate. Shop in Pigeon Forge, then unwind with performances at Country Tonite Theatre and Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede. Luxuriate in Nashville's Gaylord Opryland Hotel and stroll its acres of lush indoor gardens and waterfalls, transformed into a Christmas wonderland.

Highlights
Country Tonite, Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Smoky Mountain National Park, Dixie Stampede, Nashville, Gaylord Opryland Hotel

Collette Experience

  • Visit the largest privately-owned home in America, the Biltmore Estate, beautifully decorated for the holidays.
  • Experience the holiday magic when Country Tonite Theatre's stage opens up to a winter wonderland featuring the sights, sounds and the season's most cherished carols.

    • Details

    Tour Operator
    Collette Vacations
    Offer
    Offer valid through 2/28/2009
    Duration
    6 Days
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Pigeon ForgePigeon Forge, Tennessee - Tour Begins: Spectacular scenery and holiday cheer fill your days as you travel through the Great Smokies and Nashville.
    Day 2Pigeon ForgePigeon Forge - Asheville, NC - Pigeon Forge: Start your day with an awe-inspiring trip through Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Emitting a distinct smokelike haze, these mountains are some of the oldest upland regions on earth and stretch from western North Carolina up into eastern Tennessee. Continue to Asheville, home of the incredible Biltmore Estate, the largest privately-owned home in America. This 250-room French chateau is owned by the Vanderbilt family and features an extensive collection of art and furniture. Fantastic decorations fill this magnificent home and capture the true spirit of the holidays. Explore the house and estate, encompassing 8,000 acres of land, including fantastic formal gardens. At the Biltmore Winery, enjoy a tour and wine tasting. Free time provides a perfect opportunity for Christmas shopping in the historic Biltmore Village. A wonderful evening features a Christmas Spectacular Show where you will feel the warmth of Christmas around you.
    Day 3Pigeon ForgePigeon Forge: This morning enjoy time for holiday shopping at the many unique shops filled with local crafts. This afternoon you are treated to a toe-tapping holiday performance at the Country Tonite Theatre, the "best live country show in America." Then enjoy dinner and a show at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede where the spirit of the holiday season truly comes alive! Tonight, experience a narrated tour through Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge's Winterfest of Lights. You will be amazed as you view over 9 million lights which turn this area into a magical winter wonderland.
    Day 4NashvillePigeon Forge - Nashville: Visit the incredible Christmas Place, a collector's paradise, for "one of a kind" shopping. This Bavarian-style shopping village, one of the top ten Christmas and collectible areas in the United States, is filled with an incredible selection and creative displays. Then you are off to "The Music Capital of the World," Nashville. Your accommodations are at the world-famous Gaylord Opryland Hotel which, during the holiday season, is transformed by the sparkle and spirit of Christmas past. Stroll through the majestic, climate-controlled glass atriums, acres of lush indoor gardens, winding rivers, pathways, and sparkling waterfalls. Unwind, explore, shop and be entertained to your heart's desire amidst this Christmas wonderland.
    Day 5NashvilleNashville: Enjoy a tour of Nashville, visiting the Old Ryman Auditorium and viewing the Parthenon, the State Capitol, Music Row, and many of the star's homes. Tonight is sure to be a highlight: enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner and a spectacular holiday musical production at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. This country Christmas spectacular will evoke the spirit and true meaning of the holiday season.
    Day 6Tour endsNashville - Tour Ends: Your tour ends with many pleasant memories of your Country Christmas in the Smokies and Nashville.
    Dates/Pricing
    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    November 28, 2009$1,249.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
    December 08, 2009$1,249.00* (USD) / Land OnlyQuote
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    Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
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